USG 6.4

What is the primary role of the national government in formulating foreign policy?

• To promote domestic tourism

• To manage national parks

• To interact with other nations and represent national interests abroad

• To regulate interstate commerce

Which department is primarily responsible for the execution of U.S. foreign policy?

• Department of Defense

• Department of State

• Department of Education

• Department of Health and Human Services

What is the purpose of the United States participating in international alliances like NATO?

• To enhance cultural exchanges

• To ensure mutual defense and security cooperation among member countries

• To promote U.S. exports

• To regulate international trade

Which of the following is a role of the national government in national defense?

• Regulating stock markets

• Providing public education

• Managing national defense and military operations

• Overseeing healthcare reforms

The United Nations is an example of what type of international organization?

• Economic

• Cultural

• Military

• General-purpose

Which U.S. government body primarily advises the President on foreign policy issues?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The National Security Council

• The Federal Reserve

What is the role of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

• It directly negotiates treaties with other nations.

• It ratifies treaties negotiated by the President.

• It appoints ambassadors.

• It commands the military forces.

Which of the following is a tool used by the national government to influence foreign policy?

• Social welfare programs

• National parks management

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Interstate highway construction

How does the U.S. government use economic sanctions in foreign policy?

• To promote tourism to the U.S.

• To influence the behavior of other countries

• To enhance domestic job creation

• To regulate domestic trade practices

What role does the President of the United States have in national defense?

• The President serves as the head of the Department of Defense.

• The President has no role in national defense.

• The President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

• The President only provides funding for national defense.